Letter of recommendation questions

If I have agreed to write you a letter of recommendation, please email me the following documents and answer the following questions at least two weeks before the first letter is due:

• Documents

  • A copy of your transcript (unofficial)

  • A copy of your resume

  • A copy of your personal statement (if applicable)

  • All necessary forms and login information (if applicable)

• Questions

  • What is your full name and major?

  • For what are you applying (scholarship, graduate school, job)?

  • List the places to which you are applying, with due dates.  If you are applying to graduate school, what is the specific program?  Please be specific about how I will submit the recommendation letter.

  • For what class(es) have I been the instructor that you took, what final grade(s) did you earn, and how did you distinguish yourself in my class(es)? 

  • Please choose four adjectives that you think describe you well and provide a brief self-recommendation.

  • What are some of your academic accomplishments?

  • What are some of your nonacademic accomplishments?

  • What makes me particularly qualified to write a letter for you?

  • What makes you particularly qualified for this position/honor/award?

  • What are your long-term goals?

  • Please provide additional comments on your application (REU's, summer research, interesting jobs, hobbies, etc.).

Please send me email reminders as deadlines approach.  I am happy to chat with you about creating a smooth letter writing process for you and your letter writers.